For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,022 students in 60451, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60451, IL are Lincoln-way Central High School and Lincoln Way West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60451 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60451, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60451 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Way West, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60451, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-way Central High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 2,017 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Way West
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 2,005 students
60451, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Martin P Mckay Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
516 S Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60451, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60451, IL include Lincoln-way Central High School and Lincoln Way West.
How many public high schools are located in 60451?
2 public high schools are located in 60451.
What is the racial composition of students in 60451?
60451 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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